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- Body Composition Measures among Adults in Coastal and Urban Areas of Ernakulam District, Kerala
Authors
1 Department of Home Science, St.Teresa's College, Ernakulam, Kerala, IN
2 Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, IN
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The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol 50, No 9 (2013), Pagination: 356-363Abstract
Nutritional, demographic, epidemio- logical and socio-economic transitions are occurring in many developing countries. This "nutritional transition" encompasses changes in a range of risk factors and diseases. Obesity is a complex, multi-factorial disorder that develops from an interaction of social behavioural, cultural, physiological, metabolic and genetic factors. Globally, 6.7 per cent are underweight, 25.7 per cent are overweight and 8.9 per cent are obese. In India, obesity is emerging as an important health problem paradoxically co-existing with under nutrition. The prevalence of obesity in India is 16 per cent in women and 12.1 per cent in men.References
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- HILT IV: Subject Interoperability through Building and Embedding Pilot Terminology Web Services
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1 Centre for Digital Library Research, Information Resources Directorate, University of Strathclyde, Livingstone Tower, 26 Richmond Street, Glasgow, G1 1XH, GB
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World Digital Libraries, Vol 2, No 1 (2009), Pagination: 1-22Abstract
A report of work carried out within the JISC-funded HILT Phase IV project, the paper looks at the project's context against the background of other recent and ongoing terminologies work, describes its outcome and conclusions, including technical outcomes and terminological characteristics, and considers possible future research and development directions. The Phase IV project has taken HILT to the point where the launch of an operational support service in the area of subject interoperability is a feasible option and where both investigation of specific needs in this area and practical collaborative work are sensible and feasible next steps. Moving forward requires detailed work, not only on terminology interoperability and associated service delivery issues, but also on service and end user needs and engagement, service sustainability issues, and the practicalities of interworking with other terminology services and projects in UK, Europe, and global contexts.- Prevalence of overweight and Obesity among Different Age Groups of Population in Ernakulam District
Authors
1 Department of Home Science, St.Teresa's College, Ernakulam-682 011, IN
2 Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Avinashilingam Deemed University for Women, Coimbatore-641 043, IN
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The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol 48, No 7 (2011), Pagination: 281-289Abstract
Obesity has become the leading metaboiic disorder in the world and is referred to as the global epidemic by WHO. Prevalence of obesity varies amongst countries depending upon environmental and behavioral changes brought about by economic development, modernization and urbanization. The variation in prevalence of obesity epidemic in various races and communities of the world may be attributed to heredity, age, sex, diet, eating patterns, life style and or behaviour1. Globally, 6.7 per cent are underweight, 25.7 per cent are overweight and 8.9 per cent are obese. More than 1.1 billion people are estimated to be overweight, of whom around 320 million are obese. WHO projects that by 2015, approximately 2.3 billion adults will be overweight and more than 700 million will be obese. Nearly 43 million children under the age of five were overweight in 20103. According to data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES, 2007-2008), over two-thirds of adults in the United States are overweight and over one-third are obese (around 66% overweight and 32% obese)', in India, obesity is emerging as an important health problem paradoxically co-existing with under nutrition.- Prevalence and Epidemiological Factors Associated with Obesity among Adults in Ernakulam District, Kerala
Authors
1 St.Teresa's College, Ernakulam, Kerala, IN
2 Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore-641 043, IN
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The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol 45, No 10 (2008), Pagination: 399-409Abstract
During the past few decades, the prevalence of obesity has grown to epidemic proportions and this condition is now known to be a major contributor to the global burden of disease. World Health Organisation's (WHO) latest projections indicated that globally in 2005 approximately 1.6 billion adults (age 15+) were overweight and at least 400 million adults were obese. WHO further projects that by 2015, approximately 2.3 billion adults will be overweight and more than 700 million will be obese.- Antioxidant Activity and Phytochemical Screening of Different Varieties of Tea
Authors
1 Department of Home Science, St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam, IN
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The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol 54, No 3 (2017), Pagination: 366-373Abstract
Tea is consumed by a range of age groups in all levels of society. Tea is one of the richest sources of antioxidants and the three major forms of antioxidant tea are green tea, oolong tea and black tea. White tea is one of the newer entries. Antioxidant activity of tea is affected by many natural polyphenols: catechins, oxyaromatic acids, tannins, flavonols, thearubigins, theaflavins, etc. The present study was conducted to determine total antioxidant activity of different teas, black, white, green and oolong tea, to determine flavonoid content, total phenol content and study phytochemical screening of the different teas. A survey was conducted among 40 subjects to assess the popularity of tea consumption, awareness on the different varieties of tea, its health benefits, type and brand preferred etc. Among the four samples of tea, antioxidant activity was tested by using DPPH method. The methanolic extracts of white tea showed highest antioxidant activity, with IC50 value of 231.52 μg/ml. Black tea showed weak antioxidant activity with IC50 value of 317.45 μg/ml. The antioxidant activity of white tea was higher than the other varieties of teas. Flavonoid content is higher in white tea than in green, oolong and black tea. Phenol and tannin content was also high in white tea than other three teas. Hence antioxidant activity, free radical scavenging and microbial activity were higher in white tea than the other varieties. From the sensory evaluation conducted, white tea was found to be highly acceptable.Keywords
Flavonoid, Phenol, Polyphenols, Tannins, Saponin, Anioxidants.References
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- Dietary Modifications During the Covid-19 Pandemic - A Multi Centric Study from Kerala
Authors
1 Department of Home Science, Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
2 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Palakkad, Kerala Agricultural University, Kerala, IN
3 Department of Home Science, St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam, Kerala, IN
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FoodSci: Indian Journal of Research in Food Science and Nutrition, Vol 9, No 1 (2022), Pagination: 42-50Abstract
The Covid-19 pandemic brought in a new normal which affected the dietary pattern and lifestyle practices of the global population. The Southern State of Kerala in India also went through phases of lockdown and releases, which affected the food availability and accessibility to its population. Kerala is a consumer State and relies on most of its food items from the neighbouring States of India. During the lockdown period, interstate travel was restricted, and this affected the food intake of the population. Changes in dietary practices were observed in all the 14 districts of the State with respect to intake of food items, processed foods, home-made foods. Healthy practices were adopted by a part of the population. Lifestyle practices like physical activity and weight management techniques were pursued by a segment of the respondents. The gender, occupational status, and educational status, location of residence, economic background had an impact on the food intake and the healthy practices followed by the respondents. It was found that the women folk, those residing in rural areas, people with less education, the daily workers and those hailing from the lower strata of society, were more agreeable in adopting healthy practices when compared to the rest of the population. This clearly tells us that education and a high standing in the society does not always translate to nutrition awareness. The present study points towards the need to educate the masses on good nutrition principles and acts as a pointer for further research.
Keywords
Covid-19, Dietary Habits, Healthy Practices, Kerala, LifestyleReferences
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